life

HEY WHAT’S HAPPENING?

By Marilyn Armstrong on 12/14/2022 • ( 8 )

My nemesis, Charter-Spectrum has decided we need to return the ancient dead modem we had. The only problem? The technician took it when he left. Why they want it is baffling. It’s more than a dozen years old and it… Read More ›

NARRATING MY LIFE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 07/04/2022 • ( 4 )

When I was little, I had imaginary playmates. I talked to them. They followed me around. I was never bored because I had friends who really understood me. After I started school, my shadow friends left, never to return. Instead,… Read More ›

DO OVER – RICH PASCHALL

By Rich Paschall on 05/29/2022 • ( 3 )

What Would You Change? by Rich Paschall If you could do your life over, what would you change? Would you choose a different career? Would you choose a different house or apartment? Would you consider living in another town? Another… Read More ›

WELCOME TO LIVE AND LET LIVE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 05/07/2022 • ( 17 )

In every relationship, there comes a moment when you realize the moment has come. You can stop holding your stomach in. You don’t need makeup unless you’re going out. A tee-shirt and sweatpants are okay. You can relax and just… Read More ›

WAY BACK WHEN

By Marilyn Armstrong on 04/19/2022 • ( 10 )

One of the hardest parts of getting older being unable to do the stuff you used to do. This might not sound like a big deal. After all, if you were athletic, those abilities will typically pass, sometimes, quite early…. Read More ›

WHAT WORLD IS THIS?

By Marilyn Armstrong on 02/25/2022 • ( 17 )

I am so demoralized by everything, Are we having Word War III but no one is noticing because we’re also having some really bad weather? I’m having trouble coping with life. Not just blogging. Everything. The only place I feel… Read More ›

THE BUS OF LIFE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 02/17/2022 • ( 8 )

Fandango’s Provocative Question #157 Looking at my life, how much of it is formed by things outside my control versus things that are within your control? Please elaborate to the extent you feel comfortable. We do not control our lives. If we are lucky,… Read More ›

NOT THE SAME YEAR FOR EVERYONE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 12/30/2021 • ( 9 )

For many of us, especially the “grandparent” class, this was another tense, anxious year. We were still mostly locked inside, waiting for a sign that it’s finally okay to go out and safely enjoy whatever life offers. Because I spend… Read More ›

AROUND IT COMES

By Marilyn Armstrong on 12/04/2021 • ( 14 )

Twenty-five years ago, I had surgery on both my feet to remove arthritis that attacks the joints in your big toes. Its Latin name means “stiff toe” and it’s genetic. Two of my aunts had the same problem. DNA being… Read More ›

SPONTANEITY OR STABILITY?

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/15/2021 • ( 8 )

Fandango’s Provocative Question #139 Good question this week! I’m glad you specified “today” because I have changed so much over the years. At my age, spontaneity is hard to come by. My brain is always eager to try something new, but… Read More ›

NOW THE DAYS ARE SHORT – Rich Paschall

By Rich Paschall on 10/10/2021 • ( 12 )

The Autumn Of The Year, RICH PASCHALL When I was seventeen, it was a very good year… When I turned seventeen, I had finished my Junior year in high school and was looking forward to the Senior year at a new… Read More ›

BECOMING MYSELF (AGAIN)

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/09/2021 • ( 27 )

I used to be me. By the time I rounded the corner to 50, I was sure who I was, give or take a lie or two. I knew what I looked like and believed. That was when everything started… Read More ›

THE REAL QUESTION

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/04/2021 • ( 49 )

I felt like apologizing today when I was trying to do some blogging and I realized I had to stop because I needed to make dinner. It occurred to me that there’s something wrong when I feel like “life” is… Read More ›

JE NE REGRETTE RIEN

By Marilyn Armstrong on 06/17/2021 • ( 19 )

Fandango’s Provocative Question #122 I stand with Edith Piaf. I regret nothing except, perhaps, things I might have done, but didn’t. I find myself with little to regret. I wish we’d put more money away, but I didn’t have anything to… Read More ›

ENJOYING AN IMPERFECT LIFE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 08/01/2020 • ( 7 )

Nothing goes exactly as planned. No vacation or visit is perfect. Some part of every meal won’t be ready when the rest of the dishes are served. Guests come too early or late, leave too soon — or not soon… Read More ›

LIVING IN REAL-TIME

By Marilyn Armstrong on 07/15/2020 • ( 3 )